Amanda Elzy High School (Closed 2021)

604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Amanda Elzy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
10-14%
46%
(18-19)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(18-19)
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
9%
School District Name
Leflore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amanda Elzy High School?
The graduation rate of Amanda Elzy High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 85%.
How many students attend Amanda Elzy High School?
378 students attend Amanda Elzy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Amanda Elzy High School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amanda Elzy High School?
Amanda Elzy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amanda Elzy High School offer ?
Amanda Elzy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amanda Elzy High School part of?
Amanda Elzy High School is part of Leflore County School District.

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